| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| U | Mediafour MacDrive | MDDiskProtect.exe | Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - "a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows." Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7, this version is not Vista compatible but does "include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software." |
| U | Mediafour MacDrive | MDGetStarted.exe | MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - "enables anyone using Windows Vista, XP, and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types, including CDs, DVDs, hard drives, floppy, Zip, Jaz, and more!" |
| U | Mediafour XPlay Tray Notification Icon | Xptryicn.exe | Xplay 2 from Mediafour Corporation - "expands what you can do with any iPod, including the iPhone and touch, and a Windows computer." No longer supported |
| U | MediafourGettingStartedWithMacDrive6 | MacDrive.exe | MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - "a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows." Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7, this version is not Vista compatible but does "include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software." |
| U | MediaKey | MediaKey.exe | Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys |
| U | MediaKey | MMKeybd.EXE | Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys |
| U | MediaLifeService | MediaLifeService.exe | Related to MediaPlay Cordless Mouse from Logitech |
| X | MediaLoads | dw.exe | Medialoads adware |
| X | MediaLoads Installer | dw.exe | Medialoads adware |
| N | MediaMonitor | Mediam~1.exe | Installed by Smartdisk MVP CD burning software. Software will work fine without it |
| X | mediamotor.exe | mmups.exe | Added by the AGENT-BY TROJAN! |
| X | MediaPath | Proyecto1.exe | Added by the GRUEL WORM! |
| X | MediaPath | Root.exe | Added by the GRUEL WORM! |
| X | MediaPipe P2P Loader | mpp2pl.exe | Movieland/MediaPipe subscription-based movie download service reported by CA as adware and by Sunbelt as a hijacker |
| X | mediaplayer.exe | mediaplayer.exe | Added by the BANKER-EUT TROJAN! The file is located in %Windir%\Sun\Java\Deployment\logs |
| X | mediaplayer.exe | mediaplayer.exe | Added by the BANKER.AOVZ TROJAN! The file is located in %Windir%\msagent\gf |
| X | MediaPlayeS | MediaPlayer_update.exe | Added by the STARTER-K TROJAN! |
| X | mediapluscash.exe | mediapluscash.exe | MediaGateway adware |
| N | MediaRing Talk | mrtalk.exe | Media Ring Talk, voice recognition software, Resource hog. Available via Start -> Programs |
| ? | MediaSync | MediaSync.exe | Found on Acer laptops, the process name for this entry is "Media Synchronizer" and it's part of Acer eConsole. What does it do and is it required? |
| X | MediaXPServicePack | mxpsp.exe | Added by the SDBOT.CDT WORM! |
| U | MEDIC | sprtcmd.exe /P MEDIC | Self-help support tool for an unidentified high-speed internet provider (provided by SupportSoft, Inc). Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service |
| X | MedicCopMain | MedicCop.exe | MedicCop rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Medichi | medichi.exe | Added by the VIRANTIX.B TROJAN! |
| X | Medichi2 | medichi2.exe | Added by the VIRANTIX.B TROJAN! |
| U | medicsp2 | sprtcmd.exe /P medicsp2 | Self-help support tool for an unidentified high-speed internet provider (provided by SupportSoft, Inc). Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service |
| ? | MedionVFD | MdionLCM.exe | Related to Medion Display Information. What does it do and is it required? |
| X | Meeting Connection | comsutil.exe | Added by the PPDOOR-E TROJAN! |
| X | Meeting Connection | wowdache.exe | Added by the PPDOOR-D TROJAN! |
| X | Meeting Connection | hgakdl32.exe | Looks like a variant of the PPDOOR-E TROJAN! |
| U | MegaPanel | HSTrans.exe | Homescan Internet Transporter - part of ACNielson Homescan. Recognizes when the ACNielsen Homescan Scanner is attached to the computer and allows it to transmit scanner information to ACNielsen |
| X | MegaVaccineMain | MVaccine.exe | MegaVaccine rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | MegaVirusKit | pgs.exe | MegaVirusKit rogue security software - not recommended. A member of the AVSystemCare family |
| ? | meidntpa | vqgdpfrs.exe | ?? |
| X | melg34 | mdmd.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN - see here |
| X | melg3445 | mdmdd.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | mem32 | mem32.exe | Added by the AGENT-FWF WORM! |
| X | Members area | ******.exe [* = random digit] | Premium rate adult content dialer |
| U | MemCleaner | MemCleaner.exe | SmartRAM - the memory management part of the older Advanced WindowsCare V2 optimization utility from IObit - which "monitors you system in the background and frees up memory whenever needed to increase the performance of your computer." Note - in November 2009 IObit were accused of stealing database information from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and others so review the links on the Wikipedia page and make your own mind up |
| X | MemConfig | SetupIE.com | Added by the TAPLAK WORM! |
| N | Memento | Memento.exe | Memento - simple app to keep text notes on your desktop |
| U | MemMonster | memmnstr.exe | MemMonster - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind |
| U | MemoKit | MK.EXE | Memory optimizer. It loads from startup group and it goes off as soon as the program (memokit.exe) is loaded in the System Tray. Mk.exe does not run while the memokit.exe is running. Probably loads a flash screen at startup and shutdown that stays on screen less than 5 seconds and gives you a button to push to purchase the full version. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind |
| U | MEMonitor | MEMonitor.exe | V CAST Music Manager from Verizon Wireless |
| X | memory | outlookrem.exe | Added by the NOPIR.C WORM! |
| X | Memory Allocation Host | cihost.exe | Detected by Avast as a variant of the IRCBOT-CHZ WORM! |
| X | Memory Allocation Server | ciserv.exe | Added by an unidentified malware |
| X | Memory Allocation Services | cisrv.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.FC BACKDOOR! |
| X | Memory Check | memore.exe | Added by the KILLAV.C TROJAN! |
| X | Memory manager | himem32.exe | Added by the MANCSYN TROJAN! |
| X | Memory Manager | memorymanager.pif | Added by the DELF-JJ TROJAN! |
| X | Memory relocation service | reloc32.exe | Added by the RELFEERWORM! |
| X | Memory Service | freememory.exe | Added by the RBOT.GEN WORM! |
| N | Memory Stick Monitor | MSTAT.exe | Used with the Sony floppy disk adapter for memory sticks, showing if there is a stick in the computer |
| U | Memory Stick Monitor | MSstat.exe | Sony/SmartDisk memorystick-floppydisk-adapter software - allows you to read memorysticks in a normal floppydrive |
| X | Memory Watcher | MemoryWatcher.exe | MemoryWatcher spyware |
| U | Memory+ | tfimemsr.exe | Memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind |
| U | MemoryBoost | MemoryBoost.exe | MemoryBoost - memory optimizing program made by Tenebril Inc. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/ME. See this article and make up your own mind |
| U | MemoryCardManager | MemCard.exe | Memory Card Manager - for removable memory cards found on Dell or Lexmark photo printers |
| X | MemoryManager | [random name].dll | Virtumondo adware related |
| X | MemoryMeter | MemoryMeter.exe | MemoryMeter - bundled with TVMedia adware |
| U | MemoryZipperPlus | memzip.exe | Memory Zipper Plus - "optimizes the memory management of your system and boost-up its performance amazingly!" |
| X | memreader.exe | memreader.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-TY WORM! |
| X | MEMreaload | MEMreaload.exe | Added by the LAZAR TROJAN! |
| N | MemScanner | MemScanner.exe | Part of Enigma SpyHunter - not recommended, see here |
| U | MemTurbo | memturbo.exe | MemTurbo memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind |
| X | MenaceFighter | GDC.exe | MenaceFighter rogue privacy tool - not recommended. A member of the PCPrivacyTool family |
| X | MenaceSecure | pgs.exe | MenaceSecure rogue security software - not recommended. A member of the AVSystemCare family |
| N | MenuSnap | MenuSnap.exe | MenuSnap from Rietta Solutions. Utility that re-orders your Start Menu items alphabetically. You may not want this utility if you're able to do this manually by selecting Start -> Programs and right-clicking and choosing "Sort by Name" if availabe |
| N | Mercora | MercoraClient.exe | Mercora MusicSearch "Search, find and listen to music on the world's largest jukebox, built by people just like you". Note - if you subscribe make sure you read the Privacy Policy |
| N | Message Center Plus | MCPLaunch.exe | Launcher for Message Center Plus "which alerts you when conditions arise on your computer that require your attention" on IBM/Lenovo ThinkCentre desktops, Thinkpad notebooks and Value Line systems. Message Center Plus will periodically scan a Lenovo server for new messages that are appropriate for your system and never collects or transmits any information about you or your computer |
| X | Message Queuing | msmqs.exe | Added by the FREEFORS TROJAN! |
| U | Message_Blocker | messageblock.exe | Message Blocker - "prevents Outlook Express from loading images or other content from the internet without confirmation, as well as executing scripts when displaying a formatted email message" |
| N | MessagerStarter Freeserve | StartMessager.exe | Freeserve Messenger |
| X | Messanger | trillian.exe | Added by the RBOT.CKI WORM! |
| X | Messanger | deamon.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN! |
| X | Messanger | msgaol.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN! |
| X | Messanger | s_menu.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN! |
| X | Messanger | browse.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN! |
| X | Messenger | messenger.exe | Added by the KUTEX TROJAN! |
| X | Messenger | ntsubsys.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BGE WORM! |
| X | Messenger | Wmsngr.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| U | Messenger | SCANMSG.EXE | Part of older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. Enables the "Quick Heal messenger service which provides important information about latest threats, updates and other information related to Quick Heal." Also included by vendors who use the Quick Heal engine such as Omniquad and iQon |
| N | Messenger | MsnMsgr.exe | Windows Live Messenger (was MSN Messenger) utility - available via the Start menu. Disable by clicking on the "Show menu" icon and select Tools → Options → General → deselect "Automatically run Windows Live Messenger when I log on to Windows". This is the Windows Defender/Vista MSConfig entry for version 8.* |
| N | Messenger | msmsgs.exe | Windows Messenger instant messenger utility included with Windows 2K/XP. Available via the Start menu. Go to Windows Messenger → Tools → Options → Preferences and uncheck "Run this program when Windows starts" |
| X | Messenger | msnmsgrr.exe | Added by the RBOT-GYK WORM! |
| X | Messenger | WINAMPA.EXE | Added by the RANCK-CG TROJAN! Note - this is NOT associated with the popular Winamp media player. The valid file for the Winamp Agent resides in a "Winamp" subdirectory of %ProgramFiles% whereas this file is located in %System% |
| N | Messenger (Yahoo!) | YahooMessenger.exe | System Tray access to the Yahoo! Messenger instant messenger |
| X | Messenger Block | msngrblock.exe | Added by the PATOO WORM! |
| X | Messenger Explorer | m41n.exe | Added by the SDBOT-SA BACKDOOR! |
| X | Messenger Gateway | msmgs.exe | Added by the AGENT-IGK TROJAN! |
| X | Messenger Protocol | netsender.exe | Added by the SDBOT-ACC WORM! |
| X | Messenger Service | msmsgs.exe | Added by the SDBOT-ZB WORM! Note - this particular msmsgs.exe file is located in %System% and should not be mistaken for the MSN Messenger file of the same name which is located in %Program Files%\Messenger |
| X | Messenger Service | nvhost.exe | Added by the JLOK-A WORM! |
| X | Messenger Service Updater | svshost.exe | Added by the MYTOB.GC WORM! |
| X | Messenger Sharing Control | mnwsvc.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here |
| X | Messenger start-up | Msgran.exe | Added by the GRAMOS WORM! |
| X | Messenger6 | command.pif | Added by the INZAE.B WORM! |
| X | Messenger91 | messengersystem.exe | Added by the RBOT-FPF WORM! |
| U | MessengerDiscovery | MessengerDiscovery.exe | MessengerDiscovery is a MSN Messenger add-on - adding over 70 new features. Now superseded by MessengerDiscovery Live - with support added for Windows Live |
